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Our executive and coaching staff bring decades of experience at the highest levels of the game — from World Cups and Major League Soccer to international academies and youth development. Together, they provide the vision and expertise that shape every player’s journey.
Tab Ramos is one of the most respected figures in American soccer, with a career that spans elite playing, coaching, and leadership at the highest levels of the game.
As a player, Ramos represented the U.S. Men’s National Team in three FIFA World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998) and was the first-ever signing in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the MetroStars (now New York Red Bulls). A creative and dynamic midfielder, he earned induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.
Transitioning to coaching, Ramos became a cornerstone of U.S. player development. He served as U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team Head Coach from 2011–2019, leading the team to four consecutive FIFA U-20 World Cups and three straight quarterfinal appearances. He was also an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team, including during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ramos was also U.S. Soccer Technical Director, overseeing all U.S. National Teams.
At the professional level, Ramos was appointed Head Coach of Houston Dynamo FC in MLS (2019–2021) and has been instrumental in guiding young American players into successful careers at the international and professional level.
Today, as Executive Director of US National Soccer School, Tab Ramos brings his wealth of experience to create a professional, year-round development environment that prepares players not only to succeed on the field, but to thrive as leaders off it.
John Saunders is a highly respected youth soccer leader with extensive experience in coaching, academy management, and player development at both national and international levels.
He holds a UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth A License, two of the game’s most prestigious coaching qualifications, and has worked with top academies including TSF Academy, and Cedar Stars Academy, as well as Technical Director roles with EDP Soccer, The Sports Quarter
and IFAAA.
Through these roles, Saunders has guided hundreds of players in their development pathways, emphasizing technical growth, tactical understanding, and long-term success.
At US National Soccer School, Saunders serves as Director of Operations, where he combines his coaching expertise with a proven track record in program leadership. He oversees the design and execution of year-round training initiatives, ensuring every player benefits from a professional and structured environment.
Passionate about player-centered development, Saunders is committed to helping the next generation of athletes reach their potential on and off the field.